zonisamide (Zonegran) (cont.)

Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Dr. Ogbru received his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy in 1995. He completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Arizona/University Medical Center in 1996. He was a Professor of Pharmacy Practice and a Regional Clerkship Coordinator for the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy from 1996-99.

Charles Patrick Davis, MD, PhD

Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis, MD, PhD, is a board certified Emergency Medicine doctor who currently practices as a consultant and staff member for hospitals. He has a PhD in Microbiology (UT at Austin), and the MD (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston). He is a Clinical Professor (retired) in the Division of Emergency Medicine, UT Health Science Center at San Antonio, and has been the Chief of Emergency Medicine at UT Medical Branch and at UTHSCSA with over 250 publications.

Orlistat (Xenical) should be used with caution with zonisamide because it
lowers the beneficial effects of zonisamide and increases the chances of
seizures. If you experience dizziness, drowsiness, difficulty walking, nausea,
vomiting, and abnormal eye movements, contact your healthcare professional
immediately.

PREGNANCY: There are no adequate studies done on zonisamide to determine its
safe and effective use in pregnant mothers.

NURSING MOTHERS: It is not known whether zonisamide is excreted in breast
milk. It should be used with caution in females who are nursing.